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KAZ 8171

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

100,069 mi
Last recorded100,069 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAZ 8171
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 100,069 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 79,894 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 79,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 79,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 79,187 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 78,925 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 77,880 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 77,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 76,642 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 76,642 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread worn to excess and cut to core. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 75,005 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE SCUFFED ON OUTTER WALL...

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

VERY SLIGHT BLOW FROM N/S EXHAUST MANIFOLD

Pass 8 Jan 2018 73,164 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 73,164 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 70,382 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 68,130 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 65,942 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 65,942 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 61,980 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 58,305 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 58,305 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER TREAD..

ENGINE LIGHT ON

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON

Pass 22 Dec 2011 55,458 miles

All four tyres scuffed on outter walls...

Pass 22 Dec 2010 51,045 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 459,987 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 45,985 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 42,338 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 38,341 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 32,008 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 32,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 26,334 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus SC430?

Based on 47,597 MOT tests across 2,431 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
3,052
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,270
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 575
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 444
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 431
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
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KAZ 8171 is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2002 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 71,598 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus SC430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,270 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KAZ 8171, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus SC430 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus SC430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KAZ 8171 registered?

KAZ 8171 is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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